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Ambleside On The Lake

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guest lounge
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Deluxe room with Sofa and fireplace
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Overlooking the lake
Lakeview suite with sofa & tv/dvd player
Ambleside On The Lake
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Luxury 4 Star B&B offering superb views & absolute lake frontage. Walking distance to cafes, galleries etc. Three ensuited guestrooms available. <a href="http://www.takeabreak.com.au/ReviewAmblesideLake.htm">View TakeABreak.com.au Review</a

Luxury 4 Star B&B overlooking Lake Daylesford with spectacular views!!

Daylesford, VIC [Location map...]

Up to 7 people, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $170 to $260 couple per night

Guest Reviews (5)

"It was exactly the Daylesford experience i wanted to show my elderly mum from Perth. Old world and charming! It was no problem having two other couples staying as breakfast was staggered and it was a..."

- Libby, VICTORIA -May '08

"Ambleside is well located with friendly service. The breakfasts are divine though you need to be prepared for sitting comunally with fellow guests at the brekky table. I was very happy to come home an..."

- Jackie, VIC -Jul '07

"There was a lovely view across the lake. The beds were comfortable."

- Gay, VIC -Apr '07

"Our stay at Ambleside on the Lake was very relaxing. The atmosphere was what we expected of a traditional B&B. The accommodation was very clean and spacious and the breakfasts were extremely yummy. ..."

- Wendy, VOCTPROA -Sep '06

"Our stay at Ambleside was just lovely. Linda and Frank are excellent hosts and only too happy to accommodate your every wish (if possible). It was quite a cold weekend and Ambleside was always war..."

- Christine, VIC -Apr '06

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Independent review Dec 06 - Holiday Inspirations

Boutique hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Walking Tours, Horse Riding Tours

With absolute lake frontage, Ambleside On The Lake is a boutique Edwardian B&B offering 4 star luxury accommodation with the best views in town!

Overlooking the spectacular Lake Daylesford, guests can enjoy panoramic lake and town views. Located on the quiet side of Lake Daylesford, you can enjoy the serenity that a lakeside location offers. Everything is provided for your comfort, along with inconspicuous hosting! Guests are free to come and go as they please.

Built in 1912, Ambleside retains all the old-world charm, yet incorporates modern day comforts like ensuites and air-conditioning and TV/DVD players!

Offering a total of only 3 guestrooms, all rooms feature period furnishings, QS beds, ensuites, Ipod Docking Clock Radios, air-con, small sofas (deluxe rooms only), tea/coffee making and fridges. One room can also be used as twinshare, or sleep a 3rd adult if required. Our Deluxe rooms now also features a TV/DVD player.

Unfortunately children under 7 are not catered for.

Guests are free to relax in the guest-lounge or enjoy a leisurely drink on the verandah. A small wine list and snacks menu is also available to in-house guests during their stay.

Ambleside is ideally situated on the quiet side of Lake Daylesford and is walking distance to many restaurants, galleries & tourist attractions.

A full cooked, a-la-carte breakfast (each day) is also included in the tariff.

Please note that a 2 night minimum booking applies at weekends and most public holidays, however, single night requests will be taken in the week leading up to your preferred date.

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Claude Forell: The Age
"Postwar owners have restored Ambleside's period charms, furnished it in fine period style and added modern conveniences. The present hosts, Frank and Linda Carroll, are relative newcomers but well versed in the art of hospitality. The hosts live in an apartment below. Guests can relax with a cup of tea - or a glass of wine - in the cosy lounge or in the informal sunroom. Ambleside is a place where you can feel like the Lord or the Lady of the Manor and relax accordingly".

Location

Ambleside is located on the "quiet" side of Lake Daylesford.

We are 800 metres to the main street and walking distance to restaurants, galleries and attractions.

Daylesford is only 80 mins from the Melbourne CBD by car. Access via public transport is also available and if you let us know you are coming on public transport, we will happily pick you up at the bus stop.

Property

Ambleside has 3 guest rooms available, one with twin share facilities (see note on Room Configuration)

There is also a communal lounge, sun room and verandah which all guests are able to use and relax in during their stay. All guest accommodation is totally separate from the hosts.

We normally offer a 2 night minimum booking at weekends. Single night requests will be more successful closer to your chosen date.

Associations

Hepburn Regional Tourism Assoc

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Luxury, Massage, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Shopping, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Waterfront, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Balcony, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Gas open fire, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Local telephone calls included, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Seniors Card Accepted, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tour desk, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Walk to the shops

Adult retreat

Property not suitable for children, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Boat hire available nearby.

Lake Daylesford is stocked with trout & redfin. Licences available locally.

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

2 Courses close by: Hepburn Golf Courses 5 mins; and Trentham Golf Course 15mins

Horse riding

Horse riding available nearby

Museums and Galleries

Museums and/or galleries located nearby.

Daylesford Historial Society close by, as well as numerous Art Galleries

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Absolute waterfront, Expansive water views

Ambleside On The Lake

Daylesford, VIC, Australia

Rooms and rates

Midweek: Single Night Tariff
Standard Room $170pn Mon-Thur
Deluxe Room $195pn Mon-Thur
Lakeview Room $225pn Mon-Thur

2 Night Weekend Package:
Standard Room $425
Deluxe Room $450
Lakeview Room $475

(Note: 2 Night Minimum bookings apply at weekends. Requests for single Saturday bookings may be subject to surcharge. Tariffs are for 2 people and include a full cooked breakfast each day. All linen, toiletries etc supplied.

All rooms are strictly non-smoking.

Deluxe Room 1 (QS Bed) : LakeView Suite with TV/DVD & Sofa (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$225.00/night.

$275.00/weekend-night.

475.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Standard room: QS Bed (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$175.00/night.

$230.00/weekend-night.

430.00/weekend.

Deluxe Room 2 (QB SB): Grasmere Room with TV/DVD (sleeps 3)

Base rate

$195.00/night.

$260.00/weekend-night.

450.00/weekend.

$55.00 /person /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Ambleside On The Lake will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 5.7 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Ambleside On The Lake may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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